Athletics Operations Director

Montgomery College•RV - Mannakee Building, MD

8h•$81,740 - $130,760•Hybrid

About The Position

Montgomery College invites applications for a full-time Athletics Operations Director in the Office of Intercollegiate Athletics. Reporting to the Executive Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, the Director leads operational administration for the College’s intercollegiate athletics, club, and intramural programs. The role ensures effective athletics operations through strong compliance practices, logistics coordination, and support for student-athlete academic success. Working with coaches, College partners, and institutional stakeholders, the Director promotes consistency, efficiency, and accuracy across athletics operations. The role oversees compliance and reporting, academic support coordination, game, camp, and tournament logistics, facilities operations, and scheduling of officials. The Director supervises staff, coaches, and student assistants as needed. This is a full-time, non-bargaining, exempt Grade 31 position. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with frequent evening and weekend hours required to support games, events, and athletic operations. The primary work location is Rockville, Maryland. Telework of up to one day a week may be available after the six-month probationary period, depending on operational needs. Occasional travel to other Montgomery College campuses and regional colleges is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in sports management, physical education, or a related field.
Five years of experience in intercollegiate athletics operations or a related area within higher education.
Two years of supervisory or leadership experience.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Knowledge of intercollegiate athletics operations and compliance requirements.
Knowledge of NJCAA rules, eligibility standards, and reporting requirements.
Knowledge of event and logistics coordination, including scheduling and facilities management.
Ability to manage complex operational processes and ensure accuracy and compliance.
Ability to coordinate multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Ability to collaborate across departments and with diverse stakeholders.
Skill in personnel supervision, hiring, and evaluation.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and direction for daily operations of intercollegiate athletics, including logistics, compliance, and program coordination.
Ensure compliance with NJCAA, MD JUCO, and institutional requirements, including eligibility verification, documentation, and reporting.
Oversee coordination and submission of required athletic eligibility and compliance reports.
Lead the development, implementation, and oversight of intramural sports programs, including student engagement, resource coordination, scheduling, and program delivery.
Coordinate academic support services for student-athletes, monitor academic progress, and facilitate connections to faculty and student support services.
Lead logistics for home and away competitions, including facilities scheduling, transportation, accommodations, team travel as needed, and game-operation readiness.
Schedule and coordinate game officials, including referees, umpires, and other required personnel.
Support athletics facilities management and utilization with Facilities and Academic Affairs, ensuring effective scheduling and operational readiness.
Collaborate with coaches and staff to support effective program delivery and a positive student-athlete experience.
Lead personnel management, including hiring, supervision, training, and evaluation of operational staff.
Support audits, reporting requirements, and data tracking related to athletics operations and compliance.
Assist with promotion, communication, and coordination of athletics-related events and activities.
Collaborate with institutional partners to align athletics operations with student success priorities.
Maintain awareness of regulatory updates and operational best practices in intercollegiate athletics.
Perform other related duties as assigned.